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New Venice Biennale Building for Australia
A concept image of new Australian Pavilion to be constructed in Venice for 2015, set to replace the 'temporary' venue erected in 1988. A new building for the Australian contemporary art exhibit at the...
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Klimt: from Vienna to Venice
Many of Gustav Klimt’s most well-known works are said to have been inspired by mosaics in Venice*. As such, it seems only fitting that some of the famed Austrian artist’s most well-known works will be...
View ArticleCom’era, dov’era – the rise and fall (and rise again) of St Mark’s Bell Tower
View images list[View slideshow] The Campanile (bell tower) of St Mark’s Piazza in Venice is one of the city’s most iconic symbols. Towering over the stunning façade of St Mark’s Basilica, the bell...
View ArticleSt Mark’s, Venice: hip to be square
View images list[View slideshow] After meandering through the labyrinth of narrow streets and winding canals of Venice, stepping into the vast space of St Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) is truly...
View ArticleAhoy, this be Venice? Aye!
View images list[View slideshow] Think Venice and you imagine gliding along misty canals guided by muscled gondoliers plying Venice’s iridescent waterways. You imagine the golden façade of St Mark’s...
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The Glass Merchants of Venice: Murano’s Master Glassblowers
The Glass Merchants of Venice: Murano’s Master Glassblowers ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 21 On our transfer to Murano from Venice's main island. With the Venetian sky the most marvellous blue above...
View ArticleVenice: Make mine a Spritz (or make it yourself with this Spritz recipe!)
View images list[View slideshow] There are many great things to see and do in Venice – from gliding along the canals in a gondola, to visiting the island of Murano to see a master glassblower at work....
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The Spectaculars of Spectacular Venice in December
December in Venice, Italy presents a great range of unique things to do to pass the festive season in this majestic city. To start off with a bang, there is a fabulous New Years Eve event in Venice...
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Christmas in Venice: The Presepio
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 19 In the stunning Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena in Venice, is the 21st exhibition of Presepio made by local Diorama and Presepio-makers. Situated in the Cannaregio area in...
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Italy’s Redeeming Feature: Festa del Redentore
Italy sure knows how to put on a good party. And so they should, given that many of the best events in Italy date back to Renaissance times so they have, after all, had a lot of practice! One of the...
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